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2020 Ford Ecosport Engine And Engine Cooling Problems

NHTSA component category: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING · data through 07/14/2026

174Engine And Engine Cooling complaints
44.6%Of all 390 complaints
#1Most-reported category

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

How engine and engine cooling ranks on this vehicle

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING174 · 44.6%
ENGINE163 · 41.8%
POWER TRAIN51 · 13.1%
Unspecified / other37 · 9.5%

Share of the 390 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2020 Ford Ecosport overview page.

What owners report

“The contact owns a 2020 Ford EcoSport. The contact stated that while driving at 50–60 MPH, the high-pressure warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was…”NHTSA complaint 11567594 — filed 01/24/2024
“The contact owns a 2020 Ford EcoSport. The contact stated while driving 30 MPH, the "Low Engine Oil" and check engine warning lights illuminated. The…”NHTSA complaint 11567516 — filed 01/24/2024
“The contact owns a 2020 Ford EcoSport. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, there was an abnormally loud sound coming from…”NHTSA complaint 11567317 — filed 01/23/2024

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Engine And Engine Cooling complaints by year filed

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2020 Ford Ecosport have engine and engine cooling problems?

Engine And Engine Cooling is the most-reported problem area on the 2020 Ford Ecosport: 174 of 390 complaints on file (44.6%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2020 Ford Ecosport have in total?

390 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Across all categories, 5 involved a crash, 8 involved a fire, 6 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.

What does NHTSA's engine and engine cooling category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/14/2026.